TinyURL alternative
TinyURL alternative — modern short links with analytics
TinyURL pioneered link shortening, but today's marketers often need custom paths, QR codes, and click tracking. LinkShrinks is a TinyURL alternative built for 2026 — fast redirects, a generous free tier, and Premium tools when you need more control.
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TinyURL vs LinkShrinks
TinyURL is great for one-off shortening, but it lacks the dashboard, branded paths, and analytics many teams expect today. LinkShrinks keeps the simplicity — paste, shorten, copy — while adding optional Premium features for campaigns that need to perform.
Use LinkShrinks free for 200 links per month with no account required. Premium adds unlimited links per month, custom slugs, downloadable QR codes, bulk shortening, and a click analytics dashboard.
How it works
- 1
Shorten instantly
Replace long TinyURL-style workflows with a clean interface and reliable HTTP 307 redirects.
- 2
Choose custom paths on Premium
Move beyond random codes with memorable branded short URLs for bios, ads, and packaging.
- 3
Measure clicks
See where traffic comes from with Premium analytics — something classic TinyURL does not offer out of the box.
Free vs Premium
Start free, upgrade when you need more control and volume.
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Links included | 200/month | Unlimited |
| Sign-up required | No | Yes (Premium account) |
| Link expiry | 90 days | Never |
| Custom short paths | — | ✓ |
| QR codes | — | ✓ |
| Bulk shortening | — | ✓ |
| Click analytics | — | ✓ |
| Price | $0 | $4/mo |
Frequently asked questions
TinyURL alternative FAQ
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Upgrade from TinyURL-style shortening
Keep the speed of TinyURL and add analytics, QR codes, and branded paths when you need them.
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